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| ellisor3 |
 Sep 29 2010, 06:58 PM
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HPWhore  Group: Members Posts: 811 Joined: 23-October 08 From: Fleming Island, Florida Member No.: 9,683 Region Association: South East States   |
I have spent about three years building this car. My idea from the beginning was to build a 914 without cutting cost as the original 914's did. I wanted to build a more modern 914, such as
1.) 3.2 engine 2.) Electronic FI 3.) more plush interior 4.) upgraded brakes/suspension 5.) custom wheels 6.) steel flares, ect. Up until now the decisions have come pretty easy as to what I wanted. I am now at the point of paint. The car is originally phoenix red, which I do like and would have no problem keeping. But part of me would like the car to have a little more splash than the original color. I want the car to keep its heritage, but also to be modern as well. I want it to be accepted as a true 914 but nothing changes that more than the paint. I know ultimately it is my car and I should get what I want but I do like both. The paint color I am looking at is below along with the original color. If anyone could photo shop the color to the 914, that might be helpful as well. Your thoughts  Color I was thinking The original color-not my car |
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| KELTY360 |
Sep 29 2010, 07:17 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,031 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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Killer color! 914s are best when they are BRIGHT. Back in the day, the 914s on the front line of the Porsche-Audi dealers looked like a string of neon lights. Be bold.
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| mepstein |
Sep 29 2010, 07:17 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,279 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Steve's car (the one you have pictured above with old color) is the inspiration for mine. I have it as a screen saver. I have black bumpers and won't be doing the hood crest but other than that, it could be a twin. It won't since Steve has since painted his car blood orange and added stripes.
PS - I'm doing a 3.2 and most of your other mods as well. |
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| Tom_T |
Sep 29 2010, 07:58 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California
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Hey James - you're doing a non-original "whit if Porsche had ..... " 914, so pick a color along the same theme which floats YOUR boat!
With the mods you've done, nobody expects it to be a CW queenie! |
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| Tom |
Sep 29 2010, 08:05 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,139 Joined: 21-August 05 From: Port Orchard, WA 98367 Member No.: 4,626 Region Association: None |
It would be outstanding that color. In my opinion, lighter colored 914's just look better.
Tom |
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| mepstein |
Sep 29 2010, 08:11 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,279 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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| messix |
Sep 29 2010, 08:31 PM
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AKA "CLUTCH KILLER"! Group: Members Posts: 6,995 Joined: 14-April 05 From: between shit kickers and pinky lifters/ puget sound wa.north of Seattle south of Canada Member No.: 3,931 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
make it the original color but with a diamond clear [gives it a pearl/light metalic like effect] over the base, or a metalic version of the original color.
tc9148 has a yellow car with that and it looks cool! |
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| bandjoey |
Sep 29 2010, 10:55 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,926 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Tangerine or Signal Orange!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The 2 FASTEST Colors on the planet. |
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| MiddleMan |
Sep 29 2010, 11:07 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 17-September 10 From: NorCal Member No.: 12,186 Region Association: Northern California |
These days, seems like you can get a vinyl wrap in pretty much any color you want... so you can always change your mind later!
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| Root_Werks |
Sep 30 2010, 11:23 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,321 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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VW has a color called "Snap Orange" that is starting to grow on me.
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| SirAndy |
Sep 30 2010, 11:46 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,651 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(ellisor3 @ Sep 29 2010, 05:58 PM)  Your thoughts (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-2573-1211561409.jpg) |
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| Cupomeat |
Sep 30 2010, 12:32 PM
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missing my NY 914 in VA Group: Members Posts: 1,336 Joined: 26-November 07 From: Oakton VA Member No.: 8,376 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(bandjoey @ Sep 30 2010, 12:55 AM) Tangerine or Signal Orange!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The 2 FASTEST Colors on the planet. Well, beats me if they are fastest, but they look the best! ! ! |
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